Roblox will require age estimation
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The new safety measure comes as Roblox faces criticism and at least 35 lawsuits alleging users meet and abuse children on the gaming platform or that the platform helps facilitate child sexual exploitation and grooming.
Roblox, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, will require users to verify their age through a selfie or an ID. They'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same age group unless they confirm they know the other person.
Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.
If Roblox users want to chat on the online gaming platform, they’ll soon have to verify their age by providing a government ID or by letting an artificial intelligence age estimation tool photograph their face.
An Ohio mother has filed a lawsuit against the game Roblox, according to our CBS affiliate WOIO-19 TV. The mother claims the game has failed to provide safeguards for children and created a breeding ground for predators.
A Cuyahoga County mother filed a lawsuit against the popular app, Roblox, alleging that the game created a breeding ground for predators and failed to provide safeguards for children like her son.
Roblox is getting ready to officially enter India. Job posts spotted on LinkedIn show that the company is currently on a hiring spree in India, including payroll staff, managers, and even a director of public policy.